Conference "Why are people afraid of flying?" followed by our Flying Apéro!

According to the University of Bordeaux and ANSES, 10 to 20 per cent of passengers experience significant anxiety when flying, and 5 to 10 per cent avoid flying altogether because of this fear.

Michèle Quintin, a specialist in stress—particularly that associated with flying—will give us a brief overview of the various causes of aviation-related stress (loss of control, traumatic experiences, agoraphobia, conditioning and cognitive bias, neurobiology, etc.) and an outline of the different solutions available depending on the individual: lectures on the subject (at the Flylounge!), small-group training modules (breathing and mental relaxation exercises, mindfulness, yoga, cardiac coherence, etc.) or individual sessions, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), brief or behavioural therapy, and of course Relaxothérapie®.

About the speaker
Michèle Quintin holds a degree in Psychology and Educational Sciences (UBL). In 1985, she founded a psychotherapy centre specialising in chronic and traumatic stress. She seeks, amongst the many physical and mental techniques available, effective tools to alleviate various forms of tension (neurocognitive therapy, brief/strategic/solution-focused therapy, hypnosis, brief systemic therapy, EMDR, mindfulness and cardiac coherence). This led her to develop her own body-based technique: Relaxotherapy®. She is particularly committed to working on the prevention of anxiety and aggression inherent in our modern lifestyles. She works as a psychotherapist, trainer and facilitator of workshops, conferences and seminars on health psychology and stress management. She teaches at the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Liège. She follows the Hatha Yoga teachings of Master B.K.S. Iyengar and trained in Belgium and France (at a training centre for yoga and energetic body arts). She is a Contact and Integrity Representative for the Belgian Buddhist Union and the Tibetan Institute of Huy.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

How do I sign up? Click on the orange ‘Sign up’ button at the top right of this page. Registration is free. If you see any paid items appear during registration, please go to your shopping basket to remove them before continuing. You can also call us on 02 318 00 47 to register by phone.

How to get to the Flylounge: See all access information here​ 

Can I eat or drink on site? Yes! A “de l’escadrille” bar will be available with standard prices (e.g. €3 for a soft drink, €10 for a cocktail). Tapas will be available for those feeling peckish.  

How much does it cost? We are trialling a free entry scheme. We will assess in a few weeks’ time whether this allows us to cover our costs, so please feel free to eat, drink and bring friends!

Can I fly the flight simulator? Yes, please book in advance to ensure you get a place. The 15-minute option costs €50. A beer or soft drink will be offered to everyone who flies :)

​Can I be a speaker at the Flylounge? To be a speaker, you just need to be an expert on the topic and be able to present it in English for 15–20 minutes. Let’s discuss it on 3 April!